By Zaahidah Meyer A national conference exclusive to the black Muslim community in South Africa has stirred up intense debate on social media. The South African Black Muslim Conference will be held at the Soweto amphitheatre from 19-21 April and is being organised by the Gauteng Muslim Shura Council. The[…]
Cape Town should brace itself for the arrival of the esteemed UK scholar, Shaykh Hasan Ali. The British alim is on his first tour of South Africa, which has kicked off in Johannesburg. Shaykh Hasan Ali has been described as “down to earth, full of humour and is known as[…]
The Mawlid commemorations and events related to the revered Nabi Muhammad (SAW) continues around parts of South Africa. On Thursday, the Cape Town Islamic Educational Centre (CTIEC) in Eagle Park hosted a historic occasion called ‘Sha’r Mubarak Ziyarah’, where Muslims were able to view the hair of the beloved Nabi[…]
The Cape Town Islamic Educational Centre (CTIEC) organized an inspirational event in honour of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH). The Grand Moulood 1440 took place on Sunday 27 January 2019, which was attended by hundreds of devotees from across the City of Cape Town, including few guests from the Gauteng and Kwa[…]
By Zaahidah Meyer In a brilliant show of camaraderie, the District Six (D6) troupes showed their full support for the Bo-Kaap residents in their ongoing fight for the preservation of Bo-Kaap as a heritage site and to claim back their land. It was a feast of colour and excitement as[…]
The Al Ikhlaas Academia Library is set to host the “Jesus Exhibition” (PBUH) next week, to promote understanding between both Muslim and Christian faiths through its religiously comparative display. The 3-day exhibition is a concept brought in by member of iERA Adnan Rashid and aims to give its views a[…]
On Saturday, 1st December 2018, the ’Ibaad-u-Ragmaan Qadiri Jamaa’ah will be celebrating Milad al-Nabi at the new Laingsburg mosque in the Central Karoo. Promoting social accord, the group proposes adoration as an alternative to social ills such as drug abuse and gangsterism. Milad al-Nabi is Arabic for the birthday of[…]
After months of anticipation, Al Sharq Youth Network will be launching a hub in Cape Town, South Africa, this August, under the theme Telling our Stories, Building our Legacies. The brainchild of the former director general of al Jazeera, Wadah Khanfar, Al Sharq Youth Network brings together young leaders from[…]
Cape Town’s youth have been called to harness their creativity and passion in a new essay competition between a local community library and the Western Cape Education Department. 120 schools and 72 000 learners are expected to participate in the competition hosted by the Al-Ikhlaas Academia Library, under the theme[…]
Muslims often turn to the Seerah of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) for answers on today’s pressing questions and societal challenges facing the modern world. Islamic Relief South Africa is presenting a first time national conference on the life and example of the beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on Saturday 25th August[…]
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